My submission is based on various eatery locations from my home town in Southern California.

Most of my favorite places to regularly frequent for a tasty treat, were all the mid-century established takeout style restaurants with uniquely shaped buildings, that literally emphasized the product they were serving in their structural design. Working far too late into the early morning as an artist, I have many fond memories of finalizing the "night" with 4am trips out to the local 24/7 Donut spot. Typically treating myself to what most would say are cheap overly sweet cappuccino machine coffees, and a bag or box of various donuts.

I have always been a sucker for that nostalgic mid century Americana aesthetic. Nearly every business having a whimsical visual brand identity that was not only consistent, but instantly recognizable with a specific limited color palette and iconic mascot with a charmingly silly name.

For some reason donut shops have always spoke to me, especially visually. The typical warm organic shades of brown from the donuts paired up with bright or pastel colors like the iconic pink sprinkle donut we all think of. I think compared to Burger joints or Ice Cream Parlors of the time, Donut shops are just so classically simple. A very basic cup of coffee and an assortment of donuts that never drastically differed from one another in taste. And the ongoing tradition of receiving or picking up an early morning dozen, retrieved during the commute to be shared with friends.